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1. A method implemented by a group chat application running on a terminal device, comprising: displaying, in a group chat interface, group chat messages sent by a plurality of group chat members and a follow option; outputting a selection interface through the group chat interface when a first user operation on the follow option is received, wherein the selection interface prompts a user to select from a checkbox selection region provided in front of each of the group chat messages, in the group chat interface, a group chat message of a target group member from the plurality of group chat members; acquiring a group member identification (ID) of the group chat message selected by the user through the selection interface after a second user operation on the follow option is received; and displaying, in the group chat interface, group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID; wherein displaying the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID comprises: hiding user avatars of group members other than the group member corresponding to the group member ID; displaying, at a predetermined area of the group chat interface, a current group chat message corresponding to the group member ID; and in response to detecting one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, for each of the detected one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, jumping to a previous group chat message sequentially one by one, wherein each of the previous group chat messages corresponds to the group member ID, wherein the jumping scrolls the group chat interface such that the previous group message jumped to is displayed at a center position of the group chat interface.
This invention relates to a group chat application that enhances user experience by allowing selective filtering and navigation of messages from specific group members. The problem addressed is the difficulty of tracking conversations from particular individuals in a busy group chat, where messages from multiple participants can clutter the interface and make it hard to follow specific threads. The method involves displaying group chat messages in a standard interface, along with a "follow" option. When a user selects this option, a selection interface appears, prompting them to choose one or more messages from a specific group member by checking boxes next to those messages. After selection, the application identifies the group member associated with the chosen messages and filters the chat display to show only messages from that member. The interface hides avatars of other group members, ensuring only the selected member's messages are visible. The most recent message from the chosen member appears in a predetermined area of the interface. Users can then navigate backward through the selected member's messages using further operations, with each previous message appearing centered in the interface. This allows users to easily track a specific participant's contributions without distractions from other conversations.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein displaying the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID further comprises: highlighting, in the group chat interface, the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID.
This invention relates to group chat interfaces in communication systems, specifically addressing the challenge of improving message visibility and user engagement within group conversations. The method enhances group chat interfaces by dynamically highlighting messages associated with a particular group member, making it easier for users to track contributions from specific participants. The highlighting feature is applied to all messages corresponding to a selected group member ID, ensuring that their messages stand out visually in the chat interface. This helps users quickly identify and focus on messages from a particular individual, improving readability and interaction in group discussions. The method may also include additional features such as filtering or organizing messages based on member IDs, further streamlining the user experience. The invention is particularly useful in collaborative environments where tracking individual contributions is important, such as team projects or customer support chats. By emphasizing specific member messages, the system reduces cognitive load and enhances participation in group conversations.
3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein highlighting, in the group chat interface, the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID comprises: highlighting, in the group chat interface, a group chat message among locally loaded group chat messages; and highlighting, in the group chat interface, a group chat message that is among group chat messages received from a server.
This invention relates to group chat interfaces, specifically improving message visibility for specific group members. The problem addressed is the difficulty in tracking messages from particular users in a group chat, especially when messages are loaded from both local storage and a server. The solution involves a method to highlight messages from a selected group member across all available messages, ensuring consistent visibility regardless of their source. The method first identifies messages from the selected group member among those already loaded locally. These messages are then highlighted in the group chat interface to distinguish them from others. Additionally, the method monitors incoming messages from a server and highlights any new messages from the same group member as they are received. This ensures that all messages from the selected user, whether previously loaded or newly received, are consistently highlighted, improving user experience by making it easier to follow conversations from specific participants. The highlighting can be applied using visual indicators such as color, borders, or other UI elements to ensure clear differentiation. This approach enhances usability in group chats by reducing the need to manually search for messages from particular users.
4. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising: displaying a recovery option in the group chat interface after the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID are highlighted in the group chat interface, wherein the recovery option is used for prompting the user to recover the group chat messages in the group chat interface; and recovering the highlighted group chat messages in the group chat interface to the default display manner when a user operation on the recovery option is received, and unhiding the user avatars of other group members.
This invention relates to group chat interfaces in messaging systems, specifically addressing the problem of managing and recovering deleted or hidden messages in a group chat. The system allows users to highlight and selectively hide group chat messages associated with a specific group member, effectively removing those messages from the visible chat interface while also hiding the avatars of other group members. To restore the hidden messages, the system displays a recovery option in the group chat interface after the messages are highlighted. When a user selects this recovery option, the previously hidden messages are restored to their default display state, and the avatars of other group members are made visible again. This functionality enables users to temporarily obscure messages from a specific member while maintaining the ability to easily recover them, improving user control over the chat interface without permanently deleting content. The system enhances privacy and organization within group chats by allowing dynamic visibility adjustments of messages and participant avatars.
5. A group chat device, comprising: an output module, implemented by a processor, configured to: display, in a group chat interface, group chat messages sent by a plurality of group chat members and a follow option; and output a selection interface through the group chat interface when a first user operation on a follow option is received, wherein the selection interface prompts a user to select, in the group chat interface from a checkbox selection region provided in front of each of the group chat messages, a group chat message of a target group member from the plurality of group chat members; an acquisition module, implemented by the processor, configured to acquire a group member ID of the group chat message selected by the user through the selection interface after a second user operation on the follow option is received; and a display module, implemented by the processor, configured to: hide user avatars of group members other than the group member corresponding to the group member ID; display, in the group chat interface, group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID; display, at a predetermined area of the group chat interface, a current group chat message corresponding to the group member ID; and in response to detecting one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, for each of the detected one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, jump to a previous group chat message sequentially one by one, wherein each of the previous group chat messages corresponds to the group member ID, wherein the jump scrolls the group chat interface such that the previous group message jumped to is displayed at a center position of the group chat interface.
A group chat device is designed to enhance user experience in group messaging by allowing users to focus on conversations from specific members. The device includes an output module that displays group chat messages from multiple members in a group chat interface, along with a follow option. When a user selects this option, a selection interface appears, prompting the user to choose a target member's messages by checking boxes next to their messages. After selection, the device acquires the selected member's ID and adjusts the display accordingly. The display module then hides avatars of other group members, shows only messages from the selected member, and highlights the most recent message from that member in a predetermined area. Users can navigate through previous messages from the selected member by performing further operations, which sequentially scrolls the interface to center each prior message. This system helps users track conversations from specific individuals without distractions from other participants.
6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the display module, implemented by the processor, is further configured to: highlight, in the group chat interface, the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID.
This invention relates to a messaging system that enhances group chat interactions by dynamically highlighting messages associated with specific group members. The system addresses the challenge of managing and tracking conversations in large group chats where messages from different participants can be difficult to follow. The device includes a processor that implements a display module to present a group chat interface. The display module is configured to highlight messages within the group chat interface that correspond to a particular group member's identifier. This highlighting feature helps users quickly identify and focus on messages from specific participants, improving readability and user experience in group conversations. The system may also include additional functionalities such as message filtering, notification management, and user interface customization to further streamline group chat interactions. The highlighting mechanism can be triggered by user selection or automated based on predefined criteria, ensuring that relevant messages are visually distinguished from others. This invention is particularly useful in collaborative environments where tracking individual contributions is essential.
7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the display module, implemented by the processor, is further configured to: highlight, in the group chat interface, a group chat message among locally loaded group chat messages; and highlight, in the group chat interface, a group chat message that is among group chat messages received from a server.
This invention relates to a device for managing and displaying group chat messages in a group chat interface. The problem addressed is the difficulty in distinguishing between locally stored messages and messages received from a server, which can lead to confusion or missed updates in group conversations. The device includes a processor and a display module implemented by the processor. The display module is configured to display a group chat interface that shows group chat messages. The device further includes a storage module implemented by the processor, which stores locally loaded group chat messages. Additionally, a communication module implemented by the processor receives group chat messages from a server. The display module highlights group chat messages in the group chat interface. Specifically, it highlights messages that are among the locally loaded messages stored in the storage module. It also highlights messages that are among the messages received from the server. This highlighting helps users easily identify the source of each message, ensuring they can distinguish between locally stored content and server-received updates. The highlighting may involve visual indicators such as color changes, borders, or other visual cues to differentiate the messages. This improves user experience by reducing confusion and ensuring users are aware of the latest updates in the group chat.
8. The device according to claim 6 , wherein: the output module, implemented by the processor, is further configured to display a recovery option in the group chat interface after the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID are highlighted in the group chat interface, wherein the recovery option is used for prompting the user to recover the group chat messages in the group chat interface; and the device further comprises a recovery module implemented by the processor, the recovery module being configured to recover the highlighted group chat messages in the group chat interface to the default display manner when a user operation on the recovery option is received, and unhide the user avatars of other group members.
This invention relates to a group chat interface system that enhances message recovery and user visibility. The system addresses the problem of managing and recovering deleted or hidden messages in a group chat environment while ensuring proper display of participant avatars. The device includes a processor that implements an output module and a recovery module. The output module displays a recovery option in the group chat interface after highlighting messages associated with a specific group member. This recovery option prompts the user to restore the highlighted messages to their default display state. The recovery module then processes user input on the recovery option, reverting the highlighted messages to their original visibility and un-hiding the avatars of other group members. This ensures that all participants' avatars remain visible, maintaining clarity in the group chat interface. The system improves user experience by providing an intuitive way to recover messages and restore the default display settings, ensuring that all group members' avatars are visible and the chat interface remains organized.
9. A group chat device, comprising: a processor; and a memory configured to store an instruction executable by the processor; wherein the processor is configured to cause the group chat device to: display, in a group chat interface, group chat messages sent by a plurality of group chat members and a follow option; output a selection interface through the group chat interface when a first user operation on a follow option is received, wherein the selection interface prompts a user to select from a checkbox selection region provided in front of each of the group chat messages, in the group chat interface, a group chat message of a target group member from the plurality of group chat members; acquire a group member ID of the group chat message selected by the user through the selection interface after a second user operation on the follow option is received; hide user avatars of group members other than the group member corresponding to the group member ID; display, in the group chat interface, group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID; display, at a predetermined area of the group chat interface, a current group chat message corresponding to the group member ID; and in response to detecting one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, for each of the detected one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, jump to a previous group chat message sequentially one by one, wherein each of the previous group chat messages corresponds to the group member ID, wherein the jump scrolls the group chat interface such that the previous group message jumped to is displayed at a center position of the group chat interface.
This invention relates to a group chat device designed to enhance user focus within group conversations by filtering and navigating messages from specific members. The device addresses the problem of information overload in group chats, where users may struggle to follow conversations from particular individuals among many participants. The system includes a processor and memory storing instructions to execute a group chat interface displaying messages from multiple members alongside a follow option. When a user selects this option, a selection interface appears, allowing the user to choose messages from a specific member by checking boxes next to their messages. After confirming the selection, the device hides avatars of other members and displays only messages from the selected member. The interface highlights the most recent message from this member in a predetermined area. Users can then navigate backward through the selected member's messages sequentially, with each previous message centered in the interface upon selection. This feature helps users track conversations from specific individuals without distractions from other participants.
10. A non-transitory computer readable medium that stores a set of instructions that is executable by at least one processor of a group chat device to cause the device to perform a group chat method, the method comprising: displaying, in a group chat interface, group chat messages sent by a plurality of group chat members and a follow option; outputting a selection interface through the group chat interface when a first user operation on a follow option is received, wherein the selection interface prompts a user to select from a checkbox selection region provided in front of each of the group chat messages, in the group chat interface, a group chat message of a target group member from the plurality of group chat members; acquiring a group member ID of the group chat message selected by the user through the selection interface after a second user operation on the follow option is received; and displaying, in the group chat interface, group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID, wherein displaying the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID comprises: hiding user avatars of group members other than the group member corresponding to the group member ID; displaying, at a predetermined area of the group chat interface, a current group chat message corresponding to the group member ID; and in response to detecting one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, for each of the detected one or more further user operations after the second user operation on the follow option, jumping to a previous group chat message sequentially one by one, wherein each of the previous group chat messages corresponds to the group member ID, wherein the lumping scrolls the group chat interface such that the previous group message jumped to is displayed at a center position of the group chat interface.
This invention relates to a group chat system that enhances user experience by allowing selective filtering and navigation of messages from specific group members. The problem addressed is the difficulty of tracking conversations from particular participants in a busy group chat environment, where messages from multiple users can clutter the interface and make it hard to follow individual threads. The system provides a group chat interface displaying messages from multiple participants, along with a follow option. When a user selects this option, a selection interface appears, allowing them to choose specific messages from a target group member by checking boxes next to those messages. After confirming their selection, the system identifies the group member ID associated with the chosen messages. The interface then filters the display to show only messages from the selected member, hiding avatars of other participants. The most recent message from the selected member appears in a predetermined area of the interface. Users can navigate through previous messages from the same member using further operations, which sequentially scroll the interface to center each prior message from that member. This allows focused review of a single participant's contributions without distractions from other conversations. The system improves message tracking in group chats by combining selective filtering with intuitive navigation controls.
11. The non-transitory computer readable medium according to claim 10 , wherein displaying the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID further comprises: highlighting, in the group chat interface, the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID.
This invention relates to a computer-implemented system for managing and displaying group chat messages in a group chat interface. The problem addressed is the difficulty of tracking and identifying messages from specific group members in a crowded group chat environment, where relevant messages can be easily missed or overlooked. The system involves a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed, cause a computing device to display group chat messages in a group chat interface. The system allows a user to select a group member ID, which identifies a specific participant in the group chat. Upon selection, the system filters and displays only the messages corresponding to that group member ID, making it easier to review their contributions. Additionally, the system highlights these filtered messages within the group chat interface to visually distinguish them from other messages, further improving readability and focus. The system may also include features for managing group member IDs, such as adding, removing, or modifying them, and may support multiple group member IDs for filtering and highlighting messages from different participants. The highlighting feature ensures that the selected messages remain visually prominent, even when other messages are present in the interface. This enhances user experience by reducing cognitive load and improving message retrieval efficiency in group chat environments.
12. The non-transitory computer readable medium according to claim 11 , wherein the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID comprises: a group chat message among locally loaded group chat messages; and a group chat message that is among group chat messages received from a server.
This invention relates to a system for managing and displaying group chat messages in a messaging application. The problem addressed is the need to efficiently organize and present group chat messages, including those stored locally on a device and those received from a server, to provide a seamless and unified user experience. The system involves a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed, perform operations for handling group chat messages. The instructions include a process for identifying and categorizing group chat messages based on their source. Specifically, the system distinguishes between messages that are already loaded locally on the user's device and messages that are received from a remote server. This categorization ensures that all relevant messages, regardless of their origin, are properly integrated into the group chat interface. The system further includes functionality to synchronize and display these messages in a coherent manner, allowing users to view a complete conversation history without disruption. By differentiating between locally stored and server-retrieved messages, the system optimizes performance and ensures data consistency across different devices and network conditions. This approach enhances the reliability and usability of group chat applications by providing a unified view of all messages, whether they originate from local storage or a remote server.
13. The non-transitory computer readable medium according to claim 11 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the at least one processor of the device to cause the device to further perform: displaying a recovery option in the group chat interface after the group chat messages corresponding to the group member ID are highlighted in the group chat interface, wherein the recovery option is used for prompting the user to recover the group chat messages in the group chat interface; and recovering the highlighted group chat messages in the group chat interface to the default display manner when a user operation on the recovery option is received, and unhiding the user avatars of other group members.
This invention relates to group chat interfaces in messaging systems, specifically addressing the challenge of managing and recovering hidden or filtered chat messages. The system provides a method for selectively hiding group chat messages associated with a particular group member, such as when a user wants to temporarily exclude messages from a specific participant. The interface allows users to highlight these filtered messages, and upon doing so, a recovery option is displayed. When the user selects this option, the hidden messages are restored to their default display state, and the avatars of other group members that were previously hidden are also made visible again. This ensures that users can easily toggle between filtered and unfiltered views of the group chat, improving usability and message management. The system operates on a device with at least one processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for executing these functions. The recovery feature enhances the user experience by providing a straightforward way to revert to the full chat history without manually re-filtering or reloading the conversation.
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November 24, 2020
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